The 17-year-old, who joined Stamford Bridge from Exeter City this summer, has been included in Chris Coleman’s World Cup qualifying squad for the second time for their upcoming matches against Georgia and Ireland.

Blues boss Conte praised Amapdu’s hard work, and is pleased to see him in the squad once again.

He said: “You must be proud of this [achievement]. But, for sure, he has to work a lot to deserve another call-up to the national team. We must be pleased because this player is a Chelsea player.”

Coleman welcomed Conte’s comments about the youngster.

Ethan Ampadu in action for Chelsea (Image: Getty)

"It helps if you have played international football and understand what it is all about," Coleman said.

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"When I read Conte's comments I felt he put it really well - and it is true. If you are good enough as a young player then why shouldn't you be involved?

"I can see the players don't belong to us and are not contracted to us and international football is a choice. But if you have played it you understand the importance of it and the honour of it.

"I wasn't surprised by Antonio's comments, but they were welcome and made total sense to me.

"I have played international football myself. It is great for anybody to be called up by their country and if they are good enough, be they 16,17 or 18, they shouldn't be put in a situation where they feel under pressure, certainly not by us."